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Obituary: John Schurevich
Middletown: John Schurevich, 52, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.
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Man Accused of Exposing Himself on Middletown Bus Has Lengthy Record
Editor's Note: Check back with Middletown Patch later today for coverage of Sen. Len Suzio's press conference this afternoon at Middletown Police headquarters. An examination of court records...
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Patch's Poll: Do Women Get Paid Less than Men Where You Work?
A national nonprofit dedicated to fairness in the workplace analyzed U.S. Census data and found that a wage gap for women exists in 97 percent of Congressional districts. The National Partnership for...
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Middletown Grad Named a Star at 'Big E' Agriculture Ceremony
Kacey Reinholtz, 2012 graduate of the Middletown Agriculture Science and Technology program located at Middletown High School, was named the 2012 FFA Regional Star in Agricultural Production at a...
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Inflatable Bloody, Caged Pig Adds Impact to Animal Rights Protest at Walmart
A small cadre of silent protestors stood holding signs next to a giant inflatable "bloody, caged" pig outside a Walmart store in Hartford trying to raise awareness of animal cruelty practices by...
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Dateline: Real Life Mysteries, Victorious, Big Time Rush
Dateline: Real Life Mysteries, 9 p.m., TLC Ever feeling sorry for yourself? Curl up with one of these episodes: “A young expectant couple in Florida enjoys luxury living as their careers rise, but in...
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Campaign Notebook: Outside Money Pours Into Senate Race
Fifth District Elizabeth Esty and Andrew Roraback agree about what to do with the rising gas prices. Both candidates believe that there should be an investigation into oil speculation, which they...
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So Long, Summer. Welcome Autumnal Equinox
Friday was the last day of summer 2012 and that means another fall (or autumnal) equinox, is upon us. But what is the autumnal equinox? Most people don't quite know, so let Middletown Patch serve as...
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City Republicans Rally Behind Suzio's Call For Halt to Early Inmate Release
Middletown Republicans rallied in support of state Sen. Len Suzio's call for the suspension of the state Department of Corrections' early release program, which he says allowed a convicted sex...
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New Children's Book Details Rescue of Baby Squirrels
Would you know what to do if you found a baby squirrel? This is the subject of a new children’s book, written by nature author Jennifer Keats Curtis, with the guidance of wildlife rehabilitator...
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MD Cancer Center Declares New War on the Disease
The MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston wants to spend as much as $3 billion over the next decade reducing deaths related to several types of cancer or even curing those diseases altogether....
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CT Obesity Rate Predicted to Hit 46.5% in 2030
Connecticut is currently one of the least obese states in the nation, but a report predicts that the obesity rate could double by 2030 if the current trajectory continues. A report from the Trust...
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Emmy Awards, Treme, Dexter
64th Primetime Emmy Awards, 8 p.m., ABC Jimmy Kimmel hosts, which leaves room for some really funny video spots. No one I ever want to win actually wins, but I watch anyway, because really, is there a...
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New Connecticut State Groundhog Announced
Manchester has been Chuckles-less since the death of Chuckles VII in early March, and the state has been without its own weather predicting groundhog since then as well. But all that changed Friday...
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Reader: Do the Math Before You Vote and Choice is Clear
To the Editor: The Democratic platform is more government. The Republican platform traditionally is less government. So let's do the math to see which platform makes fiscal sense. Hire a public...
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City Woman Battling Breast Cancer to Run Hartford Marathon
Editor's Note: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For all you need to know about local efforts in Middletown, see our guide. Middletown resident and longtime runner Mary Pat Schmitt, 45, is...
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The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot
It might still be October, but it's time to start thinking about flu season. Here in Middletown, the city has already sponsored a flu clinic at city hall and one during last week's Senior Health...
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PD: Felon With Long Record Stole $37 Worth of Razor Blades
On Oct. 6 at 11:59 a.m., police were called to Walgreens on East Main Street for a shoplifter, Michael Dascanio, 55, of Russell Street, who had been held by store security in the parking lot....
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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012
Nearly 60 million people tuned in Oct. 3 to watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. There will be three more debates...
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Obituaries: Raymond Borent and Walter Haberski
Middletown: Raymond J. Borent, 74, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Middletown: Walter Martin Haberski, 77, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012.
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